Long's wife told News 4 Tuesday that her husband tried to talk to the suspect and calm him when he rushed to help Howie. She says Howie's son-in-law thanked Long for intervening and informed them of Howie's passing.

A retired NYPD detective who lives next door to Howie told News 4 that Moore has been arrested several times and is known to local police. The detective, who asked to remain anonymous because he is testifying in a criminal case from his time at the NYPD, said Moore used drugs and would break into cars in search of money.

Howie was "a lovely woman" who had children and a grandchild, the retired detective said.